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Dereddy N, Moats RA, Ruth D, Pokelsek A, Pepe J, Wadhawan R, Oh W. Maternal recorded voice played to preterm infants in incubators reduces her own depression, anxiety and stress: a pilot randomized control trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2024; 37:2362933. [PMID: 38910112 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2024.2362933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To study the effects of playing mother's recorded voice to preterm infants in the NICU on their mothers' mental health as measured by the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale -21 (DASS-21) questionnaire. DESIGN/METHODS This was a pilot single center prospective randomized controlled trial done at a level IV NICU. The trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04559620). Inclusion criteria were mothers of preterm infants with gestational ages between 26wks and 30 weeks. DASS-21 questionnaire was administered to all the enrolled mothers in the first week after birth followed by recording of their voice by the music therapists. In the interventional group, recorded maternal voice was played into the infant incubator between 15 and 21 days of life. A second DASS-21 was administered between 21 and 23 days of life. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to compare DASS-21 scores between the two groups and Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the pre- and post-intervention DASS-21 scores. RESULTS Forty eligible mothers were randomized: 20 to the intervention group and 20 to the control group. The baseline maternal and neonatal characteristics were similar between the two groups. There was no significant difference in the DASS-21 scores between the two groups at baseline or after the study intervention. There was no difference in the pre- and post-interventional DASS-21 scores or its individual components in the experimental group. There was a significant decrease in the total DASS-21 score and the anxiety component of DASS-21 between weeks 1 and 4 in the control group. CONCLUSION In this pilot randomized control study, recorded maternal voice played into preterm infant's incubator did not have any effect on maternal mental health as measured by the DASS-21 questionnaire. Data obtained in this pilot study are useful in future RCTs (Randomized Controlled Trial) to address this important issue.
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- Narendra Dereddy
- AdventHealth for Children, Orlando, FL, USA
- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA
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- AdventHealth Research Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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- AdventHealth Research Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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- AdventHealth Research Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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- AdventHealth for Children, Orlando, FL, USA
- AdventHealth Research Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
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Tiraboschi GA, Fitzpatrick C, Bernard JY, Monteiro JCDS, Kosak LA, Garon-Carrier G. Partners with a Highly Favorable Attitude Toward Breastfeeding Contribute to Promoting Initiation and Length of Breastfeeding for More than 5 Months in a Population-Based Canadian Study. Breastfeed Med 2024; 19:248-255. [PMID: 38452177 DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2023.0275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Introduction: Promoting maternal breastfeeding for at least 6 months is important to improve children physical health during infancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes in childhood. For this guideline to be followed, it is paramount to identify what factors best support the initiation and length of breastfeeding. This study estimates the contribution of various child- and parent-level factors, as well as the sociodemographic context in predicting maternal breastfeeding initiation and duration. Methods: This study draws on data from the Quebec Longitudinal Study of Child Development. Mothers who never breastfed when the infant was 5 months old (n = 630, 28.3%) were compared to mothers who breastfed for less than 5 months (n = 844, 38.0%) and mothers breastfeeding for more than 5 months (n = 749, 33.7%), using multivariable multinomial regression models. Results: Mothers with a partner showing a positive attitude toward breastfeeding were up to 13 times more likely to breastfeed their infant for more than 5 months. The positive attitude of partners toward breastfeeding was the strongest predictor of breastfeeding duration, followed by the maternal educational attainment and timing she returns to work. Most prenatal and perinatal child-level factors and the sociodemographic context predicted breastfeeding duration, but to a lesser extent. Discussion: This finding underscores the role of the partner's attitude in promoting initiation and length of breastfeeding. As such, educational campaigns and health practitioners could target both the mother and their partner in promoting breastfeeding.
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- Gabriel Arantes Tiraboschi
- Département de Psychoéducation, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
- Département D'enseignement au Préscolaire et Primaire, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Département D'enseignement au Préscolaire et Primaire, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Université Paris Cité and Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Inserm, INRAE, Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Statistics (CRESS), Paris, France
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- Département de Psychoéducation, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Canada
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Sadat BN, Zahra M, Fatemeh T. Identifying effective factors to alleviate postnatal distress and coronavirus anxiety in mothers of hospitalized preterm neonates. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023; 23:838. [PMID: 38057744 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-023-06131-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Given the critical importance of mental health in mothers of preterm neonates during the postpartum period for Population Youth Programs, our research aims to ascertain the correlation between postnatal distress and corona-induced anxiety in women who have hospitalized preterm neonates. METHODS This descriptive-analytical study was conducted with a sample of 275 mothers of preterm neonates, were hospitalized in Gorgan city in 2020. Data collection was facilitated through the Corona Anxiety (CA) and Postnatal Distress Measured Scale (PDM). For data analysis, Spearman's correlation and univariate and multiple linear regression were employed. RESULTS The average age of the participating mothers was 28.61 ± 6.173 years, and the average gestational age of the neonates was 32.8 ± 2.89 weeks. The study found a significant, positive correlation between CA and PDM. Controlling for other variables through multiple regression analysis, the factors that significantly influenced PDM were employment status (β = 3.88, p < 0.01), education level (β = 1.96, p = 0.032), and gestational age (β=-0.60, p < 0.001). Furthermore, number of living children (β=-4.77, p = 0.01), education (β=-2.37, p = 0.01), and gestational age (β=-0.91, p < 0.001) were the factors that were significantly associated with CA scores. CONCLUSIONS The correlation between CA and PDM suggests that preterm neonate's mothers experienced increased anxiety during the pandemic. Considering the factors influencing these anxieties, targeted programs should be developed to enhance the mental health of these mothers in future pandemics. The finding that women with more children experienced less CA could serve as evidence of the positive impact of having children on the mental health of women with premature infants during a pandemic.
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- Borghei Narjes Sadat
- Reproductive Health, Counseling and Reproductive Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Golestan University of Medical sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Pregnancy Health Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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Njoroge WFM, Gerstein ED, Lean RE, Paul R, Smyser CD, Rogers CE. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Latent Profiles of Maternal Distress: Associations With 5-Year Maternal and Child Mental Health Outcomes. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2023; 62:1123-1133. [PMID: 37084882 PMCID: PMC10543383 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2023.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine profiles of distress of mothers of preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and relate profiles to maternal and child outcomes at child age 5 years. METHOD A racially and economically diverse sample of mothers (n = 94; 39% African American, 52% White) of preterm infants (≤30 weeks of gestation) completed validated questionnaires assessing depression, anxiety (state and trait), NICU stress, and life stress at NICU discharge of their infant. Mothers reported on their own and their children's symptomatology at child age 5. A latent profile analysis was conducted to categorize maternal symptomatology. RESULTS Latent profile analysis yielded 4 distinct maternal profiles: low symptomatology, high NICU stress, high depression and anxiety, and high state anxiety. Social determinants of health factors including age, education, neighborhood deprivation, and infant clinical risk distinguished the profiles. Mothers in the high depression and anxiety profile reported more anxiety and life stress at follow-up and reported their children experienced more anxious/depressed symptoms. CONCLUSION Existing literature has gaps related to examining multiple dimensions of NICU distress and understanding how patterns of mood/affective symptoms, life stressors, and related social determinants of health factors vary across mothers. In this study, one specific profile of maternal NICU distress demonstrated enduring risks for poorer maternal and child mental health outcomes. This new knowledge underscores sources of disparate health outcomes for mothers of preterm infants and the infants themselves. Universal screening is needed to identify at-risk dyads for poor health outcomes in need of individualized interventions that address both maternal and child well-being. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT We worked to ensure sex and gender balance in the recruitment of human participants. We worked to ensure race, ethnic, and/or other types of diversity in the recruitment of human participants. One or more of the authors of this paper self-identifies as a member of one or more historically underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups in science. One or more of the authors of this paper self-identifies as a member of one or more historically underrepresented sexual and/or gender groups in science. We actively worked to promote inclusion of historically underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups in science in our author group. While citing references scientifically relevant for this work, we also actively worked to promote sex and gender balance in our reference list. While citing references scientifically relevant for this work, we also actively worked to promote inclusion of historically underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups in science in our reference list.
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- Wanjikũ F M Njoroge
- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Policy Lab, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Lifespan Brain Institute, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Giordano V, Fuiko R, Witting A, Unterasinger L, Steinbauer P, Bajer J, Farr A, Hoehl S, Deindl P, Olischar M, Berger A, Klebermass-Schrehof K. The impact of pandemic restrictive visiting policies on infant wellbeing in a NICU. Pediatr Res 2023; 94:1098-1103. [PMID: 36959317 PMCID: PMC10034238 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02562-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Given the countrywide lockdown in the first pandemic period and the respective Hospital restrictive policies, we aimed to investigate if the SARS-COV-2 pandemic was associated to a reduced parental presence in the NICU and in which form this had an impact on infant wellbeing. METHODS Retrospective cohort study about altered NICUs parental presence (measured by number of visits and kangaroo care time) due to pandemic restrictive policies and its impact on infant wellbeing (measured through The Neonatal Pain Agitation and Sedation scale and nurses' descriptive documentation). RESULTS Presence of both parents at the same time was significantly lower during pandemic. Contrary, maternal presence only and total kangaroo-care time were higher within the pandemic (163.36 ± 94.07 vs 122.71 ± 64.03; p = 0.000). Lower NPASS values were documented during the lookdown (1.28 ± 1.7 vs 1.78 ± 2.2; p = 0.000). CONCLUSION Data collected through the pandemic confirm the importance of parental presence for infants' wellbeing in a NICU setting. IMPACT Parental support is an extremely important aspect for infants hospitalized in an intensive care unit. Their presence was limited in many NICUs worldwide during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic. This study confirm the importance of parental presence for infants' wellbeing also in a pandemic situation. Our results support a family-centered newborn individualized developmental care approach in the NICU.
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- Vito Giordano
- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, University Children's Hospital, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care and Neuropediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Comprehensive Center for Paediatrics (CCP), Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Loscalzo Y, Antichi L, Cipriani G, Magi L, Giannini M. Premature Triadic Music Therapy (PT-MT) for babies and their parents: a pilot study. J Reprod Infant Psychol 2023; 41:193-212. [PMID: 34520309 DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2021.1979199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aim to test the feasibility and effectiveness of Premature Triadic Music Therapy (PT-MT) in the premature baby unit. METHODS The design was a clinical pre-test-post-test trial with a convenience sample. Inclusion criteria were a gestational age higher than 28 weeks for preterm infants and the absence of shock or extreme distress for parents. Six preterm children (with a gestational age of 33 to 36 weeks) and their parents participated in the study. For the children, we measured heart rate, blood perfusion, and blood saturation at three different times (pre-PT-MT, during PT-MT, after PT-MT) as quantitative indicators of distress. Their parents completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) before and after the PT-MT intervention. RESULTS We found a statistically significant lower heart rate and a marginally statistically significant higher blood perfusion during PT-MT, as compared to the baseline. However, these changes were not present at the end of PT-MT. The parents' EPDS scores were not statistically significantly lower at the post-test, although, the Medians of the scores did decrease. CONCLUSIONS PT-MT is a promising intervention for the reduction of distress in both parents and children. Further studies should include a higher number of sessions and participants.
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- Yura Loscalzo
- Department of Health Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Aim - Associazione Italiana Professionisti Della Musicoterapia [Italian Association of Music Therapy Professionals], Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- San Donato Hospital in Arezzo, Neonatology Unit, Arezzo, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Korğalı EÜ, Tunç G. The levels of postpartum depression, anxiety, and hopelessness of the mothers of infants receiving therapeutic hypothermia in NICU. CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2022.2160331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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- Elif Ünver Korğalı
- Department of Pediatrics, Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Department of Neonatology, Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
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Postler KB, Helms HM, Anastopoulos AD. Examining the linkages between marital quality and anxiety: A meta-analytic review. FAMILY PROCESS 2022; 61:1456-1472. [PMID: 35641887 DOI: 10.1111/famp.12798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This study examines the associations between marital quality and anxiety using meta-analytic techniques. A total of k = 151 effects published between the years 2000 and 2019 were analyzed. It was hypothesized that better overall marital quality would be associated with less anxiety. Results showed significant associations between marital quality and anxiety in such a way that higher overall marital quality was associated with lower anxiety. Post hoc analyses revealed that higher levels of positive marital behaviors (e.g., communication and intimacy) and fewer negative marital behaviors (e.g., criticism) were associated with lower anxiety. Additional results examined potential moderators of the association between marital quality and anxiety, including study design, direction of longitudinal associations (i.e., marital quality predicting anxiety or vice versa), gender, assessment of anxiety, and the use of control variables to account for comorbidities and demographic factors. Findings from this study provide a comprehensive review of the associations between marital quality and anxiety, which may be used to inform future research and treatment.
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- University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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Baughcum AE, Clark OE, Lassen S, Fortney CA, Rausch JA, Dunnells ZDO, Geller PA, Olsavsky A, Patterson CA, Gerhardt CA. Preliminary Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. J Pediatr Psychol 2022:6780153. [PMID: 36308772 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsac081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Research suggests families whose infants are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience elevated distress and may have pre-existing risk factors for maladjustment. This study sought to validate the newly developed Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT-NICU/Cardiac Intensive Care Unit [CICU]), a comprehensive screening measure for family psychosocial risk in the NICU. METHODS The sample included 171 mothers, who completed the PAT-NICU/CICU and other related measures within 2 weeks of their infant's NICU admission at a level 4 unit within a large pediatric hospital. PAT-NICU/CICU scores were compared to a companion risk survey completed by NICU social workers. Test-retest reliability was assessed through repeated measures at 2-month follow-up. RESULTS Analyses suggest the PAT-NICU/CICU is effective in classifying psychosocial risk. This is supported by statistically significant correlations between the PAT-NICU/CICU and validated measures, in addition to elevated scores on concurrent measures by risk classification. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and acceptability for the PAT-NICU/CICU were satisfactory. CONCLUSIONS This preliminary study demonstrates the validity, reliability, and acceptability of the PAT-NICU/CICU as a psychosocial screening tool to aid identification of families who may benefit from supportive services during NICU admission. This new measure is a more comprehensive tool that assesses a wide variety of risk factors and stress responses. However, future studies of this measure are needed with more diverse samples. Prompt screening of NICU parents may facilitate earlier linkage with appropriate levels of resources or intervention. This research is crucial in improving risk assessment and psychosocial care for families in the NICU.
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- Amy E Baughcum
- Division of Psychology and Neuropsychology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children & Youth, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Psychology and Neuropsychology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.,Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Richter M, Fehringer K, Smith J, Pineda R. Parent-infant interaction in the NICU: Challenges in measurement. Early Hum Dev 2022; 170:105609. [PMID: 35752043 PMCID: PMC10072234 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2022.105609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parent-infant interaction is poorly understood among high-risk dyads in NICU settings. No parent-infant interaction measures are specifically designed for preterm infants within the NICU nor account for the education NICU parents receive to tailor their interactions based on the infant's cues. AIM To improve our understanding of a measure of parent-infant interaction in the NICU, we investigated relationships between parent-infant interaction scores on the Nursing Child Assessment Feeding Scale (NCAFS) and 1) socio-demographic and medical factors, 2) parent mental health and confidence, and 3) enhanced parental education (delivered as part of the Supporting and Enhancing NICU Sensory Experiences program) on tailoring interactions based on the infant's cues. METHOD Twenty-six preterm infants (born ≤32 weeks) had a video recorded oral feeding conducted by a parent in the NICU when the infant was 34-48 weeks postmenstrual age. A certified evaluator scored parent-infant interaction from the videos using the NCAFS. RESULTS Seventeen (65 %) parent-infant dyads scored below the 10th percentile on the total NCAFS score. Despite it being well-understood that parent-infant interaction is related to sociodemographic factors and parental mental health, there were no relationships between these factors and NCAFS scores in this study. Dyads who received enhanced parent education (n = 15) had lower NCAFS scores than dyads receiving usual care (n = 11) (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION It remains unclear if the standard measure of parent-infant interaction, NCAFS, captured positive and negative interactions in context of assessment of a high-risk dyad within the NICU setting. The utility of the NCAFS with preterm infants in the NICU was not supported by this study.
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- M Richter
- University of Southern California, Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, 1540 Alcazar St, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States of America
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- Self-employed, Ridgeway, CO 81432, United States of America
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- Department of Quality, Safety, and Practice Excellence, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St Louis, MO, United States of America
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- University of Southern California, Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, 1540 Alcazar St, Los Angeles, CA 90089, United States of America; Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States of America; Gehr Family Center for Health Systems Science and Innovation, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America; Center for the Changing Family, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America.
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O'Boyle-Finnegan Ú, Graham CD, Doherty N, Adair P. Exploring the contribution of psychological flexibility processes and self-compassion to depression, anxiety and adjustment in parents of preterm infants. JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2022.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Vriend E, Leemhuis A, Flierman M, Schie P, Nollet F, Jeukens‐Visser M. Mental health monitoring in parents after very preterm birth. Acta Paediatr 2021; 110:2984-2993. [PMID: 34375472 PMCID: PMC9291782 DOI: 10.1111/apa.16064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To evaluate parental mental health monitoring during follow-up care for very preterm (VPT) infants, describe symptoms of anxiety and depression and risk factors for mothers and fathers at 1 and 12 months of corrected age. METHODS Parents completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Psychological symptoms and risk factors were analysed within and between mothers and fathers. RESULTS In 4 years, the monitoring reached 1260 (48%) families. Of these, 693 mothers and 340 fathers (300 couples) completed the HADS twice. At 1 month, 22% and 15% of the mothers and 10% and 9% of the fathers, respectively, reported elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression. At 12 months, these rates were significantly reduced to 14% and 9% for mothers and 5% and 4% for fathers respectively. Within couples, anxiety and depression were positively associated. At 12 months, in 20% of the couples, one or both parents reported elevated symptoms. Risk factors were length of hospital stay, migration background, educational level and employment status. CONCLUSION The mental health of parents of VPT infants improved, but elevated symptoms were still observed in 17% of included families after one year. Acknowledging and remediating parental mental health remain essential during follow-up care.
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- Eline Vriend
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Amsterdam UMC University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Emma Children's Hospital Amsterdam UMC University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Amsterdam UMC University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Amsterdam UMC University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences Amsterdam UMC University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development Amsterdam UMC University of Amsterdam Amsterdam the Netherlands
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Berry OO, Babineau V, Lee S, Feng T, Scorza P, Werner EA, Monk C. Perinatal depression prevention through the mother-infant dyad: The role of maternal childhood maltreatment. J Affect Disord 2021; 290:188-196. [PMID: 34004400 PMCID: PMC8217280 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.04.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prevention studies for perinatal depression rarely focus on the mother-infant dyad or consider the impact of maternal childhood maltreatment (CM). METHODS A secondary analysis of two combined randomized controlled trials of Practical Resources for Effective Postpartum Parenting (PREPP) examined the moderating role of CM on the efficacy of preventing perinatal depression and effects on infant behavior at six weeks. RESULTS 32% of 109 pregnant women endorsed CM (CM+). At six weeks postpartum, women who received PREPP compared to enhanced treatment as usual (ETAU) had significant reductions in depression and anxiety based on the observer-rated Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) and Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HRSA) (mean difference of M=-3.84 (SD= 0.14, p<0.01) and M=- 4.31 (SD= 0.32, p <0.001) respectively). When CM was added to the models, there no longer was a significant PREPP versus ETAU treatment effect on HRSD and HRSA outcomes in CM+ women though effects remained for CM- women. However, CM+ women who received PREPP vs ETAU reported a mean increase in infant daytime sleep of 189.8 min (SE= 50.48, p = 0.001). LIMITATIONS Self-report measures of infant behavior were used. CONCLUSIONS CM+ women versus CM- had limited response to an intervention to prevent perinatal depression yet still reported an increase in infant daytime sleep. This study adds to the growing literature that prevention studies may need to incorporate approaches tailored to fit women with childhood trauma histories while also considering infant functioning as both may be treatment targets relevant to maternal mood.
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- Obianuju O. Berry
- NYC Health + Hospitals, Office of Behavioral Health,NYU Langone, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry,New York State Psychiatric Institute,Corresponding author: Obianuju O. Berry, One Park Avenue, Room 7-223, New York, NY 10016, 347-291-1215 (). Fax: 844-546-4271
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute,Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University,Department of Biostatistics, Columbia University
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University,Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University
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- New York State Psychiatric Institute,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University,Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University
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McMahon GE, Anderson PJ, Giallo R, Pace CC, Cheong JL, Doyle LW, Spittle AJ, Spencer-Smith MM, Treyvaud K. Mental Health Trajectories of Fathers Following Very Preterm Birth: Associations With Parenting. J Pediatr Psychol 2021; 45:725-735. [PMID: 32514578 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Mothers of infants born very preterm (VPT) are at high risk of mental health difficulties. However, less is known about the course of fathers' depressive and anxiety symptoms over time, and the implications this may have for early parenting behaviors. METHODS In total, 100 fathers of 125 infants born VPT (<30 weeks' gestation) completed questionnaires assessing depressive and anxiety symptoms shortly after their infant's birth, and when their infant reached term-equivalent age, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months' corrected age. At 12 months' corrected age, fathers' parenting behaviors were assessed using the Emotional Availability Scales. Longitudinal latent class analysis was used to identify trajectories of fathers' depressive and anxiety symptoms, and linear regression equations examined relationships between these trajectories and fathers' parenting behaviors. RESULTS For both depressive and anxiety symptoms, two distinct trajectories were identified. For depression, most fathers were assigned to the persistently low symptom trajectory (82%), while the remainder were assigned to the persistently high symptom trajectory (18%). For anxiety, 49% of fathers were assigned to the persistently low symptom trajectory, while 51% were assigned to the trajectory characterized by moderate symptoms over the first postnatal year. There were no significant differences in parenting behaviors between fathers assigned to the different depressive and anxiety symptom trajectories. CONCLUSIONS Fathers of infants born VPT are at risk of chronic depressive and anxiety symptoms over the first postnatal year, highlighting the need for screening and ongoing support.
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- Grace E McMahon
- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University.,Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University.,Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne.,Department of Adolescent Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute.,Neonatal Services, Royal Women's Hospital.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne.,Neonatal Services, Royal Women's Hospital.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute.,Neonatal Services, Royal Women's Hospital.,Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University.,Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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- Murdoch Children's Research Institute.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne.,Neonatal Services, Royal Women's Hospital.,Department of Psychology and Counselling, La Trobe University
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Relationship dynamics:
the protective effect of relationship satisfaction
and dependency on parents’ mental health
after having a preterm baby. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REPORT 2021. [DOI: 10.5114/hpr.2021.108307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Yue W, Han X, Luo J, Zeng Z, Yang M. Effect of music therapy on preterm infants in neonatal intensive care unit: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Adv Nurs 2020; 77:635-652. [PMID: 33200833 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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AIM To systematically examine the effectiveness of music therapy on preterm infants in neonatal intensive care unit. BACKGROUND In recent years, the application of music therapy for preterm infants in neonatal intensive care unit has attracted more and more attention because of its clinical effects. However, there still exist disputes among different studies. DESIGN A systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Eleven databases were searched over the period from 1910 -4 November 2019. REVIEW METHODS Papers were selected for analysis in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The meta-analysis was carried out by using Review Manager 5.3 software. RESULTS A total of 13 trials involving 1,093 participants were included. Meta-analysis showed music therapy had a significant influence on preterm infant's heart rate, respiratory rate, oral feeding volume, stress level, and maternal anxiety with moderate-to-high heterogeneity among studies. Also, music therapy had no influences on oxygen saturation and behavioural state. CONCLUSIONS Music therapy can not only effectively improve preterm infant's heart rate, stable respiratory rate, and attenuate stress level but also exert positive impact on oral feeding volume. In addition, music therapy also plays a role in reducing maternal anxiety. However, due to the heterogeneity across studies in some outcomes, further studies with larger sample size and more stringent design should be conducted before recommendation. IMPACT Music therapy can significantly improve preterm infant's heart rate, respiratory rate, and stress level, as well as increase oral feeding volume. These results may exert a positive impact on well-being and quality of life in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Hospitals can apply music therapy which has been considered a non-pharmacological and no-invasive treatment to preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.
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- Wei Yue
- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.,Guangzhou University City, Guangzhou, China
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Stefana A, Lavelli M, Rossi G, Beebe B. Interactive sequences between fathers and preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. Early Hum Dev 2019; 140:104888. [PMID: 31670161 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2019.104888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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AIMS The first purpose of the study was to examine fathers' spontaneous communicative behavior with their preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit, and how father's and infant's behaviors affected each other. The second purpose was to examine any possible association between the fathers' and/or infants' characteristics and the quality of fathers' behaviors with their infants. STUDY DESIGN/SUBJECTS/OUTCOME MEASURES Father-preterm infant dyads (n=20) were assessed at 34-36 weeks postmenstrual age, during a spontaneous face-to-face communication with the infant placed in a heated cot in the NICU, and coded according to the Parent-Preterm Infant Coding System. RESULTS The presence of the father's Affiliative Behavior increased the occurrences of infant Gazing at the parent's face. In turn, infant gazing increased the occurrence of paternal Affiliative Behavior. The likelihood of infant's Gazing at the father's face was also significantly elicited by infrequent occurrences of paternal Affectionate Talk, co-occurring with Gazing at infant with Positive Facial Affect (but no Touch). With regard to the predictors of quality in father-infant interactions, we found a significant positive correlation between fathers' level of depressive symptomatology and fathers' Affiliative Behavior. CONCLUSION Our results show the of bidirectional sequential patterns of communication between fathers and preterm infants at 35 weeks postmenstrual age, and provide important information about the quality and modalities of paternal communication and their influence on infant behavioral states. From a clinical perspective, these results suggest that father-specific interventions designed to improve and sustain fathers' positive engagement with infants in the NICU should be pursued.
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Lungadige Porta Vittoria 17, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milan Bicocca, Piazza dell'Ateneo Nuovo 1, 20126 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute, 40 Haven Avenue Unit 78 New York, NY 10032, USA
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Stress and feelings in mothers and fathers in NICU: identifying risk factors for early interventions. Prim Health Care Res Dev 2019; 20:e81. [PMID: 32799977 PMCID: PMC6567892 DOI: 10.1017/s1463423619000021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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AIMS The aims of this study were to explore parents' stress levels and negative feelings after premature births and to identify the risk factors related to parents' stress and negative feelings during their children's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay. BACKGROUND Preterm birth is a multi-problematic event that may put the babies in danger for both their medical and neurophysiological conditions and could have a negative impact on both the mother-father relationship and the parent-child interactions. METHODS The study involved 43 mothers and 38 fathers of preterm infants. All participants filled out the Parental Stressor Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Profile of Mood States. FINDINGS The results revealed significant differences between mothers' and fathers' responses to preterm births in terms of both stress and negative feelings. We found that, for mothers, their own young age and the baby's need for respiratory support were significant predictors of stress; for fathers, their own young age and the baby's lower gestational age and worse condition at birth were significant predictors of stress and negative feelings. The NICU may be a stressful place both for mothers and fathers. Identifying which mothers and fathers are at risk immediately after their children are born could help to direct specific interventions that can reduce these parents' stress and prevent them from negative feelings.
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Noy A, Taubman-Ben-Ari O, Morag I, Kuint J. Intergenerational relations, circumstances, and changes in mothers' marital quality during two years following childbirth. Health Care Women Int 2019; 41:101-120. [PMID: 31046621 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2019.1590358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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In this study, the researchers examined, from an attachment theory perspective, changes in mothers' (n = 707) perception of the marital relationship over the course of the two years following childbirth. We found a decline in perceived quality of mothers' marital relationship over time, as well as several significant associations between birth circumstances (assisted reproductive technology, first/non-first baby), insecure attachment, and certain forms of support from the grandmothers on the one hand, and marital quality immediately after childbirth and over time on the other. Some forms of support served as partial mediators between attachment orientation and marital quality. We believe that the current findings can assist in designing interventions aimed at improving the spousal relationship after childbirth and decreasing potential stressors for both parents and newborns.
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- Adi Noy
- The Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- The Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, the Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Neonatology, the Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Chaim Sheba Medical Center and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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McMahon GE, Spencer-Smith MM, Pace CC, Spittle AJ, Stedall P, Richardson K, Cheong JLY, Doyle LW, Anderson PJ, Treyvaud K. Influence of Fathers' Early Parenting on the Development of Children Born Very Preterm and Full Term. J Pediatr 2019; 205:195-201. [PMID: 30448013 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.09.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine factors associated with fathers' early parenting behaviors (including very preterm [VPT] birth, familial social risk, child sex, and child medical risk), and the relationship between fathers' early parenting behaviors and later child development. STUDY DESIGN Participants were 81 VPT (born <30 weeks of gestation) and 39 full-term father-child dyads. Parenting behaviors (sensitivity, structuring, nonintrusiveness, nonhostility) were assessed at 12 months of corrected age using the Emotional Availability Scales, with scores ranging from 1 (low) to 7 (high). At 24 months of corrected age, child cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development were assessed. Results are presented as (regression coefficients; 95% CIs). RESULTS There was little evidence that VPT birth, familial social risk, or child medical risk were associated with fathers' parenting behaviors. Fathers of girls tended to be more sensitive (0.42; 0.18, 0.65), less intrusive (0.36; 0.04, 0.70), and less hostile (0.26; 0.01, 0.50) compared with fathers of boys. Higher structuring was associated with more optimal cognitive (3.29; 1.25, 5.34), and language development (4.69; 2.26, 7.14). Higher sensitivity was associated with more optimal language development 3.35 (0.95, 5.75), and more intrusive behavior was associated with more externalizing symptoms (-1.68; -3.06, -0.31). CONCLUSIONS Early parenting did not differ between fathers with VPT and full-term children, but fathers' parenting did vary according to child sex. Fathers' early parenting was associated with future neurodevelopment, reinforcing the need to support fathers' parenting, and include fathers in early intervention programs.
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- Grace E McMahon
- Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Adolescent Medicine, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Developmental Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Newborn Research, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Newborn Research, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Newborn Research, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Monash Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences and School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Newborn Research, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Psychology and Counseling, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Mendelson T, McAfee C, Damian AJ, Brar A, Donohue P, Sibinga E. A mindfulness intervention to reduce maternal distress in neonatal intensive care: a mixed methods pilot study. Arch Womens Ment Health 2018; 21:791-799. [PMID: 29872924 DOI: 10.1007/s00737-018-0862-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Mothers with an infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are at risk for depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms, with negative implications for maternal-infant bonding, maternal well-being, and infant development. Few interventions to promote NICU mothers' mental health, however, have been developed or tested. This pre-post pilot study assessed feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes of a mindfulness intervention for NICU mothers. Twenty-seven mothers were recruited from a university NICU and offered a mindfulness intervention via introductory video and audio-recorded practices. Participants completed a baseline self-report survey. After 2 weeks of engaging with intervention materials, participants completed a second survey and in-depth interview. Quantitative data were analyzed using paired t tests; qualitative data were analyzed using thematic coding. Twenty-four women (89%) completed the study. Quantitative data indicated significant improvements in depressive, anxiety, and trauma symptoms, negative coping, NICU-related stress, and sleep (p < 0.05). Qualitative data identified themes of perceived improvements in psychological distress and stress symptoms, self-care, and relationships. Findings support the mindfulness intervention's feasibility, acceptability, and potential promise for reducing maternal distress and promoting well-being. Use of video and audio modalities may facilitate program sustainability and scale up. Further research on the program is merited.
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- Tamar Mendelson
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.,Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Ruiz N, Piskernik B, Witting A, Fuiko R, Ahnert L. Parent-child attachment in children born preterm and at term: A multigroup analysis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0202972. [PMID: 30161170 PMCID: PMC6116993 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0202972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE While ample research exists about mother-child attachment, so far little focus has been on specifics of father-child attachment. Even less research is available on the nature of the father-child relationship for children born preterm. The objective of this study was to determine whether children born preterm (23 to 37 weeks gestation) differ in their attachment to their fathers and mothers from their term peers (> 37 weeks gestation), and whether specific child characteristics, such as gender, twin status, and developmental status, have an influence on the parent-child relationship. METHODS The sample consisted of 290 children (n = 140 girls, 48.28%), 190 born before term (including 45 twin pairs) between 12 and 36 months of age (M = 19.5, SD = 5.7) and 100 term children of the same age (M = 18.8, SD = 6.1) with their 245 fathers and mothers. Attachment of the children with their mothers and fathers was assessed using the Attachment Q-sort during two home visits. Children's developmental status was measured with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development. RESULTS Within a multigroup analysis of parents with children born preterm and at term more secure attachment was found for both parents in the term sample than in the preterm group. Correlates of attachment specific to fathers of children born preterm accumulated to an explained variance of R2 = .82. For those fathers, less education as well as lower development scores and male gender of the child were associated with lower attachment scores. In the three other parent-child constellations the explained variance did not exceed 20%. Child development proved to be a significant predictor for father-child attachment regardless of the child's birth status. Male gender was associated with lower attachment scores for children born preterm with either parent. CONCLUSION The findings highlight the importance of including fathers in research and clinical practice and informing them about preterm birth, possible problems, and developmental consequences as well. Health professionals should be advised to create interventions focusing on both parents to enhance the quality of attachment in parent-child dyads in children born preterm.
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- Nina Ruiz
- Department of Applied Psychology: Health, Development, Enhancement and Intervention, Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Applied Psychology: Health, Development, Enhancement and Intervention, Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Applied Psychology: Health, Development, Enhancement and Intervention, Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- University Children´s Hospital Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Applied Psychology: Health, Development, Enhancement and Intervention, Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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Stefana A, Padovani EM, Biban P, Lavelli M. Fathers' experiences with their preterm babies admitted to neonatal intensive care unit: A multi-method study. J Adv Nurs 2018; 74:1090-1098. [PMID: 29350787 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to investigate fathers' emotional experiences of their infant's preterm birth and subsequent stay in neonatal intensive care unit. BACKGROUND When a baby is born preterm, there is also the premature interruption of the process of preparation for fatherhood. As a result, the impact on fathers of the preterm birth can bring negative consequences for the development of father-infant relationship. DESIGN A multi-method approach was used which included ethnographic observation, semi-structured interviews with fathers, a self-report questionnaire and clinical information between September 2015-March 2017. METHOD Data were analysed using a mixed-method: a thematic analysis of data from the interviews and quantitative analyses to detect possible clusters of fathers' emotional experiences and associations between clusters and fathers' and/or infants' characteristics. RESULTS Two clusters were identified. The "fathers-of-preterm-infants" touched their baby as soon as they were given the opportunity and without fear that they would harm their infant. They were struck by their baby's physical appearance. In contrast, the "preterm fathers" preferred not to touch their baby when first given the chance, for fear of breaking/damaging/infecting her/him. They were struck both by the baby's physical appearance and by the technology/equipment around her/him and were afraid that their infant would die. All the "fathers-of-preterm-infants", but only just over half of the "preterm fathers", were actively engaged in their infant's care. Clusters were associated with the infant's gestational age. CONCLUSION Fathers of preterm infants should receive personalized support specifically addressed to them and based on the infant's gestational age.
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- Alberto Stefana
- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Effectiveness of the Neonatal Discharge Program for Very Low-Birth-Weight Infants on Parental Efficacy and Psychological Distress. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs 2018; 32:E11-E21. [PMID: 29782436 DOI: 10.1097/jpn.0000000000000337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This pilot study aimed to (i) evaluate the effectiveness of a neonatal discharge program, (ii) identify relationships between parent and infant factors and parental efficacy and psychological distress, and (iii) identify ways to improve the neonatal discharge program. A quasiexperimental 1-group pretest/posttest design was used. Through consecutive sampling, 42 participants were recruited. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires. Self-administering instruments gathered data on parental efficacy and psychological distress as well as feedback and recommendations on the intervention. A significant increase in parental efficacy and a reduction in psychological distress were observed from pre- to postdischarge intervention. Significant relationships were found between parental efficacy and infants' gestational age, birth weight, gender, and participants' level of education, and a significant relationship was found between psychological distress and number of children from previous pregnancies. Moreover, an Internet-based program, in addition to the face-to-face teaching, was identified as a preferred option to aid in information retention. It is important to evaluate and enhance the neonatal discharge program to suit the parents of today while providing them with informational and emotional support. Future studies should explore parental coping and the long-term effects of their infant's birth and the intervention.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review evaluates the state of the research regarding the effects of postpartum mental illness on the developing infant. It defines the scope of these disorders in the literature, and includes the impact of disorders referred to as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) on infants. RECENT FINDINGS New research reveals that PMADs apply to not only mothers, but that fathers can also experience perinatal depression and anxiety. When untreated in a primary caregiver, PMADs adversely affect parental cognitions and beliefs, attachment to the infant, and the growing caregiver-infant relationship. PMADs affect early developmental outcomes of infants including neurosynaptic development, regulatory development, and developmental milestones. Early identification and treatment for PMADs are critical to ensure optimal infant development. Standardized and routine screening for PMADs, especially in the first 6 months postpartum, and cross-disciplinary communication among medical providers afford the best opportunity for early identification and treatment.
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- Casey Hoffman
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Neonatal Follow-up Program, Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Neonatal Follow-up Program & Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Center, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Young Child Clinic, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 3440 Market Street, Suite 410, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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Bagge SR, Westgate B, Few K, Clarke P, Adlam A, Walsh J, O'Brien M. Acceptability and feasibility of collecting psychosocial data from fathers of very low birth weight infants. J Child Health Care 2017; 21:283-291. [PMID: 29119814 DOI: 10.1177/1367493517715147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of collecting outcome data from parents of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and to explore the psychological and social adaptation of fathers. Questionnaires were distributed to 38 parents of VLBW infants and 36 parents of term infants within a hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Field notes were also taken. Parents indicated collecting outcome data in this population was feasible and acceptable, but barriers and difficulties in data collection were identified, particularly for fathers. Furthermore, parents highlighted a lack of emotional support for fathers. In conclusion, research with parents of VLBW infants should happen with consultation, flexibility and measures designed specifically for this population.
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- S R Bagge
- 1 School of Psychology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- 2 Department of Psychological Sciences, Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- 4 College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, Devon, UK
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- 1 School of Psychology, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
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- 5 Thomas Coram Research Unit, University College London, Institute of Education, London, UK
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Roque ATF, Lasiuk GC, Radünz V, Hegadoren K. Scoping Review of the Mental Health of Parents of Infants in the NICU. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2017; 46:576-587. [PMID: 28506679 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogn.2017.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/01/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To synthesize and summarize evidence regarding the mental health of parents of infants in the NICU. DATA SOURCES Thirteen electronic databases were searched in October 2014 using the following terms individually and in combination: postpartum woman, mother, NICU, preterm birth, depression, anxiety, acute stress disorder (ASD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and parental stress. STUDY SELECTION We examined the published research regarding the experiences of parents who have infants admitted to the NICU, the mental health problems that parents may develop, the tools that have been used to identify such problems, and factors related to parental mental health. DATA EXTRACTION After the exclusion of articles according to preset criteria, we included 66 articles in the full review. DATA SYNTHESIS Mental health issues are common in parents of infants in the NICU across diverse ethnocultural groups and countries. Parents report feelings of guilt and shame, high levels of stress, mood and anxiety symptoms, and the positive influence of specific coping strategies and social support. The ethnocultural meanings of these experience and thus nursing interventions may differ widely. CONCLUSION Ongoing assessments of the mental health of parents should be part of routine NICU care. Identification of mood and anxiety symptoms and testing innovative interventions to address at-risk or affected parents is imperative to ensure that there are culturally appropriate policies and services in place to respond to the mental health needs of NICU families.
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Fisher SD. Paternal Mental Health: Why Is It Relevant? Am J Lifestyle Med 2017; 11:200-211. [PMID: 30202331 PMCID: PMC6125083 DOI: 10.1177/1559827616629895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Revised: 11/02/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Father's mental health is an emerging area of interest that is beginning to be recognized in research, and to a lesser extent in clinical practice and society. Fathers are part of a parenting dyad with 2 partners who are responsible for their children's emotional development. Similar to mothers, the risk for mental health problems increases once a male becomes a father, but there is limited research examining this issue. The purpose of this review is to present the available literature on father's mental health and its effect on child emotional health through various mechanisms. In general, father's mental health was found to be related to increased child internalizing and externalizing behaviors, but each disorder had different risk factors, and a unique effect on parenting behaviors and the child's emotional health. The most developed paternal mental health literature is focused on depression. However, key conceptual and methodological problems exist that may limit our understanding of paternal depression. Additionally, the focus on paternal depression may not accurately represent the largest risk for paternal psychopathology and the resultant child mental health outcomes because men have an increased likelihood of displaying externalizing behaviors. Implications for research, clinical practice, and policy are discussed.
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- Sheehan D. Fisher
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Stefana A, Lavelli M. Parental engagement and early interactions with preterm infants during the stay in the neonatal intensive care unit: protocol of a mixed-method and longitudinal study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e013824. [PMID: 28153932 PMCID: PMC5293994 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The preterm infants' developmental outcomes depend on biological and environmental risk factors. The environmental factors include prolonged parental separation, less exposure to early mother/father-infant interactions and the parents' ability to respond to the trauma of premature birth. In the case of premature birth, the father's ability to take an active part in the care of the infant from the start is essential. The parents' emotional closeness to the preterm infant hospitalised in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may be crucial to the well-being of the newborn, the development of mutual regulation, the establishment of a functioning parent-infant affective relationship and the parents' confidence in their ability to provide care for their baby. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This is a mixed-method, observational and longitudinal study. The methodological strategy will include: (1) ethnographic observation in a level III NICU located in Italy for a duration of 18 months; (2) 3-minute video recordings of mother-infant and father-infant interaction in the NICU; (3) a semistructured interview with fathers during the infants' hospital stay; (4) 3-minute video recordings of mother-infant and father-infant face-to-face interaction in the laboratory at 4 months of corrected age; (5) self-report questionnaires for parents on depression and quality of the couple relationship at the approximate times of the video recording sessions. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The study protocol was approved by the Ethical Committee for Clinical Trials of the Verona and Rovigo Provinces. Results aim to be published in international peer-reviewed journals, and presented at relevant national and international conferences. This research project will develop research relevant to (1) the quality and modalities of maternal and paternal communication with the preterm infant in the NICU; (2) the influence of maternal/paternal social stimulation on the infant behavioural states; (3) the quality and modalities of paternal support to the partner and possible influences on mother-infant relationship.
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- Alberto Stefana
- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Effects of an intervention program on maternal and paternal parenting stress after preterm birth: A randomized trial. Early Hum Dev 2016; 103:17-25. [PMID: 27449367 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2016.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Revised: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preterm birth causes parenting stress and increases the risk of developmental disorders in children. Our objective was to assess the impact of an early psychological intervention, Triadic parent-infant Relationship Therapy (TRT), on parenting stress, parental mental health and preterm infant development in the motor, language, social, behavioral and emotional domains at a corrected age of 18months. METHODS Sixty-five families of preterm infants were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=33) or the control group (n=32). Families of full-term children (n=24) were also recruited. Intervention focused on the triadic relationship and aimed to improve parenting stress by supporting parental mental health to promote infant development. The main outcome was assessed with the Parenting Stress Index Short Form (PSI-SF). RESULTS Highly significant differences at 18months were observed for the mother and father in overall PSI-SF scores, with 16.6, and 11.7 points, respectively, in favor of the intervention group. Children in the intervention group demonstrated higher full-scale developmental quotients than the preterm controls (an 8.7-point difference) along with lower scores on behavioral tests (a 5.8-point difference at 18months). At 18months, results for children in the intervention group showed no significant differences compared to the full-term group or were even better. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides sound evidence for the efficiency of the TRT program to reduce parenting stress and improve parental mental health for both parents, thus fostering the infant's overall development.
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Bieleninik Ł, Ghetti C, Gold C. Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics 2016; 138:peds.2016-0971. [PMID: 27561729 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-0971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Given the recent expansion of research in the area of music therapy (MT) for preterm infants, there is a need for an up-to-date meta-analysis of rigorously designed studies that focus exclusively on MT. OBJECTIVE To systematically review and meta-analyze the effect of MT on preterm infants and their parents during NICU hospitalization and after discharge from the hospital. DATA SOURCES PubMed/Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CINAHL, ERIC, Web of Science, RILM. STUDY SELECTION Only parallel or crossover randomized controlled trials of MT versus standard care, comparison therapy, or placebo were included. DATA EXTRACTION Independent extraction by 2 reviewers, including risk of bias indicators. RESULTS From 1803 relevant records, 16 met inclusion criteria, of which 14 contained appropriate data for meta-analysis involving 964 infant participants and 266 parent participants. Overall, random-effects meta-analyses suggested significant large effects favoring MT for infant respiratory rate (mean difference, -3.91/min, 95% confidence interval, -7.8 to -0.03) and maternal anxiety (standardized mean difference, -1.82, 95% confidence interval, -2.42 to -1.22). There was not enough evidence to confirm or refute any effects of MT on other physiologic and behavioral outcomes or on short-term infant and service-level outcomes. There was considerable heterogeneity between studies for the majority of outcomes. LIMITATIONS This review is limited by a lack of studies assessing long-term outcomes. CONCLUSIONS There is sufficient evidence to confirm a large, favorable effect of MT on infant respiratory rate and maternal anxiety. More rigorous research on short-term and long-term infant and parent outcomes is required.
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- Łucja Bieleninik
- The Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre, Uni Research Health, Bergen, Norway; and
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- The Grieg Academy Department of Music, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- The Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre, Uni Research Health, Bergen, Norway; and
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Barlow J, Sembi S, Underdown A. Pilot RCT of the use of video interactive guidance with preterm babies. J Reprod Infant Psychol 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2016.1217404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Cherry AS, Mignogna MR, Roddenberry Vaz A, Hetherington C, McCaffree MA, Anderson MP, Gillaspy SR. The contribution of maternal psychological functioning to infant length of stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Int J Womens Health 2016; 8:233-42. [PMID: 27390534 PMCID: PMC4930234 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s91632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Assess maternal psychological functioning within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and its contribution to neonate length of stay (LOS) in the NICU. STUDY DESIGN Mothers of infants admitted to the NICU (n=111) were assessed regarding postpartum depression, postpartum social support, postpartum NICU stress, and maternal anxiety at 2 weeks postpartum. Illness severity was assessed with the Clinical Risk Index for Babies (CRIB). RESULTS Postpartum depression was not significantly correlated with LOS, but was significantly correlated with trait anxiety (r=0.620), which was significantly correlated with LOS (r=0.227). Among mothers with previous mental health history, substance abuse history and CRIB score were the best predictors of LOS. For mothers without a prior mental health issues, delivery type, stress associated with infant appearance, and CRIB scores were the best predictors of LOS. In this group, LOS was found to increase on average by 7.06 days per one unit increase in stress associated with infant appearance among mothers with the same delivery type and CRIB score. CONCLUSION Significant correlations of trait anxiety, stress associated with infant appearance, and parental role with LOS support the tenet that postpartum psychological functioning can be associated with NICU LOS.
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- Amanda S Cherry
- Section of General and Community Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Section of General and Community Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Section of General and Community Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Public Health, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Section of General and Community Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
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This article is part of a Special Issue "Parental Care". The postpartum period involves some truly transformational changes in females' socioemotional behaviors. For most female laboratory rodents and women, these changes include an improvement in their affective state, which has positive consequences for their ability to sensitively care for their offspring. There is heterogeneity among females in the likelihood of this positive affective change, though, and some women experience elevated anxiety or depression (or in rodents anxiety- or depression-related behaviors) after giving birth. We aim to contribute to the understanding of this heterogeneity in maternal affectivity by reviewing selected components of the scientific literatures on laboratory rodents and humans examining how mothers' physical contact with her infants, genetics, history of anxiety and depression and early-life and recent-life experiences contribute to individual differences in postpartum affective states. These studies together indicate that multiple biological and environmental factors beyond female maternal state shape affective responses during the postpartum period, and probably do so in an interactive manner. Furthermore, the similar capacity of some of these factors to modulate anxiety and depression in human and rodent mothers suggests cross-species conservation of mechanisms regulating postpartum affectivity.
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- Daniella Agrati
- Department of Physiology and Nutrition, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay.
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- Neuroscience Program & Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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Transition from hospital to home is a complex and multidimensional phenomenon for parents of prematurely born infants (<37 weeks of gestation). The absence of a clear conceptualization of this particular transition coupled with the challenges parents have when they return home and higher costs of healthcare service usage postdischarge dictates the need for a better understanding of this phenomenon. A literature review was undertaken using Whittemore and Knafl's theoretical framework for integrative review as a guide. A systematic search of the electronic databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, Medline, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, EMBASE, Cochrane Database for Systematic Reviews, and EBSCO) was performed. Fifty selected reports of research conducted on parents of preterm infants during 1980-2014 are included in this article. Five themes emerged from the review-disruption of parental role development, distorted development of parent-infant relationships, psychological consequences of a preterm birth and infant hospitalization, learning caregiving and parenting, and need for social and professional supports-which appear to reflect parental challenges during transition from hospital to home after discharge. Several inconsistencies in results of the studies dictate the need for further research in this vulnerable population; the better conceptualization and measurement of transitional challenges are warranted.
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Edwards DM, Gibbons K, Gray PH. Relationship quality for mothers of very preterm infants. Early Hum Dev 2016; 92:13-8. [PMID: 26619068 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2015.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Revised: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 10/22/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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UNLABELLED There is a paucity of information on couple relationship quality in mothers of preterm infants during the first year of life. AIM To determine couple relationship quality in mothers of very preterm infants in comparison to mothers of term infants and to examine maternal and infant factors associated with impaired couple relationship for the preterm mothers. METHODS At 4 and 12 months (corrected for prematurity for the preterm cohort), the mothers completed the Dyadic Adjustment Scale, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Parenting Stress Index and the Short Temperament Scale. At 12 months, the infants had a neurodevelopmental assessment. RESULTS 86 mothers of preterm infants and 97 term mothers participated at 4 months, with 101 mothers of the preterm infants and 98 term mothers participating at 12 months. Comparisons of the two groups revealed no differences in Dyadic Adjustment or for any of the subscales. For the preterm mothers at 4 months, the independent variables associated with poor dyadic adjustment were ethnicity and higher levels of parenting stress. At 12 months, parenting stress was also an independent variable associated with impaired couple relationship. CONCLUSIONS No differences in the incidence of poor quality couple relationship was found between mothers of very preterm and term infants. For preterm mothers, impaired couple relationship was associated with parenting stress.
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- Dawn M Edwards
- Growth and Development Unit, Mater Mothers' Hospital, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Mater Research Institute, University of Queensland, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Growth and Development Unit, Mater Mothers' Hospital, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Mater Research Institute, University of Queensland, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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Patterns of psychological distress in mothers of preterm infants. Infant Behav Dev 2015; 41:154-63. [PMID: 26495909 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2015.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Revised: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Mothers of preterm infants experience significant psychological distress, with elevated levels of inter-correlated depressive, stress, anxiety and post-traumatic stress symptoms. In a sample of racially and ethnically diverse mothers of preterm infants, we identified differing patterns of psychological distress during infant hospitalization and examined the effect of these psychological distress patterns on longitudinal trajectories of each psychological distress measure and on maternal perceptions of the child over the first year of the infant's life. Mothers of preterm infants (N=232) completed five questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms, anxiety, post-traumatic stress symptoms, stress due to infant appearance, and stress due to parental role alteration during enrollment during the neonatal hospitalization, discharge, and at 2, 6, and 12 months of age adjusted for prematurity. Latent class analysis on the enrollment psychological distress variables allowed us to identify five sub-groups of mothers exhibiting similar patterns of psychological distress, differing primarily in degree and type: low distress, moderate distress, high NICU-related distress, high depressive and anxiety symptoms, and extreme distress. These classes continued to show different longitudinal trajectories for the psychological distress measures through 12 months corrected age. Mothers in the extreme distress class and, to a lesser degree, mothers in the high depressive and anxiety symptom class remained at risk of significant psychological distress one year after discharge and had less positive perceptions of their child (greater worry and higher perceptions of child vulnerability). In conclusion, distinctive sub-groups of mothers during hospitalization had different patterns of psychological distress throughout the 12-month period and may require different interventions in the NICU.
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Neri E, Agostini F, Salvatori P, Biasini A, Monti F. Mother-preterm infant interactions at 3 months of corrected age: influence of maternal depression, anxiety and neonatal birth weight. Front Psychol 2015; 6:1234. [PMID: 26388792 PMCID: PMC4554962 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Maternal depression and anxiety represent risk factors for the quality of early mother-preterm infant interactions, especially in the case of preterm birth. Despite the presence of many studies on this topic, the comorbidity of depressive and anxious symptoms has not been sufficiently investigated, as well as their relationship with the severity of prematurity and the quality of early interactions. The Aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of early mother-infant interactions and the prevalence of maternal depression and anxiety comparing dyads of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) and very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants with full-term ones. Seventy seven preterm infants (32 ELBW; 45 VLBW) and 120 full term (FT) infants and their mothers were recruited. At 3 months of corrected age, 5 min of mother-infant interactions were recorded and later coded through the Global Ratings Scales. Mothers completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Penn State Worry Questionnaire. Infant levels of development were assessed through the Griffiths Mental Development Scales. A relation emerged among the severity of prematurity, depression, anxiety, and the quality of interactions. When compared with the FT group, the ELBW interactions were characterized by high maternal intrusiveness and low remoteness, while the VLBW dyads showed high levels of maternal sensitivity and infant communication. Depression was related to maternal remoteness and negative affective state, anxiety to low sensitivity, while infant interactive behaviors were impaired only in case of comorbidity. ELBW's mothers showed the highest prevalence of depressive and anxious symptoms; moreover, only in FT dyads, low maternal sensitivity, negative affective state and minor infant communication were associated to the presence of anxious symptoms. The results confirmed the impact of prematurity on mother-infant interactions and on maternal affective state. Early diagnosis can help to plan supportive interventions.
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- Erica Neri
- Department of Psychology, University of BolognaBologna, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of BolognaBologna, Italy
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- Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Bufalini Hospital, CesenaItaly
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- Department of Psychology, University of BolognaBologna, Italy
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Steinhardt A, Hinner P, Kühn T, Roehr CC, Rüdiger M, Reichert J. Influences of a dedicated parental training program on parent-child interaction in preterm infants. Early Hum Dev 2015; 91:205-10. [PMID: 25676187 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2015.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Revised: 01/18/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate influences on the interaction between preterm infants and their parents by a dedicated parental training program on the care of preterm infants. METHODS Standardized scenarios of mother-child interactions (50 mother-child dyads of very low birth weight infants (VLBWI), birth weight<1500g) were videotaped in two perinatal centers (PC-A, PC-B). The videos were reviewed and scored using a standardized instrument. In both centers, parents were integrated in the daily care by pediatric nurses, while additionally PC-A had a structured parental training program. RESULTS PC-A and PC-B were comparable regarding patient spectrum and number of admissions of VLBWIs/year. Both centers had similar care values with respect to the "baby friendly" initiative. No significant differences were seen in characteristics of patients (gestational age, birth weight, postnatal age) and mothers (age, parity, marital status, professions). However, in scoring the mother-child interactions significant differences were observed: In contrast to PC-B the recorded behavior in mother-child dyads of PC-A was significantly more often scored as interaction-oriented. CONCLUSION A dedicated, structured, and actively encouraging training program for parents of preterm infants was found to be more strongly correlated toward neurodevelopmental enhancing mother-child-interactions than an approach of merely integrating parents into daily care routine.
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- Alina Steinhardt
- Mutter-Kind Zentrum am Vivantes Klinikum Berlin-Neukölln, Germany
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- Neonatologie & Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin am Universitätsklinikum Dresden, Germany
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- Mutter-Kind Zentrum am Vivantes Klinikum Berlin-Neukölln, Germany
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- Neonatal Services, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK; The Ritchie Centre, Monash Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia
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- Neonatologie & Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin am Universitätsklinikum Dresden, Germany
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- Neonatologie & Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin am Universitätsklinikum Dresden, Germany.
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Benzies KM, Magill-Evans J. THROUGH THE EYES OF A NEW DAD: EXPERIENCES OF FIRST-TIME FATHERS OF LATE-PRETERM INFANTS. Infant Ment Health J 2014; 36:78-87. [DOI: 10.1002/imhj.21489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Tahirkheli NN, Cherry AS, Tackett AP, McCaffree MA, Gillaspy SR. Postpartum depression on the neonatal intensive care unit: current perspectives. Int J Womens Health 2014; 6:975-87. [PMID: 25473317 PMCID: PMC4247145 DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s54666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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As the most common complication of childbirth affecting 10%–15% of women, postpartum depression (PPD) goes vastly undetected and untreated, inflicting long-term consequences on both mother and child. Studies consistently show that mothers of infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) experience PPD at higher rates with more elevated symptomatology than mothers of healthy infants. Although there has been increased awareness regarding the overall prevalence of PPD and recognition of the need for health care providers to address this health issue, there has not been adequate attention to PPD in the context of the NICU. This review will focus on an overview of PPD and psychological morbidities, the prevalence of PPD in mothers of infants admitted to NICU, associated risk factors, potential PPD screening measures, promising intervention programs, the role of NICU health care providers in addressing PPD in the NICU, and suggested future research directions.
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- Noor N Tahirkheli
- Section of General and Community Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Section of General and Community Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Section of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Section of General and Community Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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Brown LF, Pickler RH, Wetzel PA. Maternal attention and preterm infant feeding. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2014; 19:257-65. [PMID: 24679170 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2014] [Revised: 02/26/2014] [Accepted: 02/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among the mother's internal working model of feeding, attentional process, feeding behaviors, and responsiveness accounting for maternal psychological distress, which may contribute to preterm infants' feeding difficulties. DESIGN AND METHODS In this descriptive study, 21 mother-preterm infant dyads were videotaped during feeding. RESULTS Surprisingly, the internal working model of feeding was a significant negative predictor of maternal feeding behaviors and maternal attention. All other correlations were non-significant. CONCLUSIONS Given the early timing of the data collection, it is possible that mothers had not developed a frame of reference of their infant as a person. Research to help further understand factors and timing affecting maternal feeding behaviors is needed.
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- Lisa F Brown
- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Montirosso R, Fedeli C, Del Prete A, Calciolari G, Borgatti R. Maternal stress and depressive symptoms associated with quality of developmental care in 25 Italian Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A cross sectional observational study. Int J Nurs Stud 2014; 51:994-1002. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Revised: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 11/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Spittle AJ, Thompson DK, Brown NC, Treyvaud K, Cheong JLY, Lee KJ, Pace CC, Olsen J, Allinson LG, Morgan AT, Seal M, Eeles A, Judd F, Doyle LW, Anderson PJ. Neurobehaviour between birth and 40 weeks' gestation in infants born <30 weeks' gestation and parental psychological wellbeing: predictors of brain development and child outcomes. BMC Pediatr 2014; 14:111. [PMID: 24758605 PMCID: PMC4016657 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-14-111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2014] [Accepted: 04/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Infants born <30 weeks' gestation are at increased risk of long term neurodevelopmental problems compared with term born peers. The predictive value of neurobehavioural examinations at term equivalent age in very preterm infants has been reported for subsequent impairment. Yet there is little knowledge surrounding earlier neurobehavioural development in preterm infants prior to term equivalent age, and how it relates to perinatal factors, cerebral structure, and later developmental outcomes. In addition, maternal psychological wellbeing has been associated with child development. Given the high rate of psychological distress reported by parents of preterm children, it is vital we understand maternal and paternal wellbeing in the early weeks and months after preterm birth and how this influences the parent-child relationship and children's outcomes. Therefore this study aims to examine how 1) early neurobehaviour and 2) parental mental health relate to developmental outcomes for infants born preterm compared with infants born at term. METHODS/DESIGN This prospective cohort study will describe the neurobehaviour of 150 infants born at <30 weeks' gestational age from birth to term equivalent age, and explore how early neurobehavioural deficits relate to brain growth or injury determined by magnetic resonance imaging, perinatal factors, parental mental health and later developmental outcomes measured using standardised assessment tools at term, one and two years' corrected age. A control group of 150 healthy term-born infants will also be recruited for comparison of outcomes. To examine the effects of parental mental health on developmental outcomes, both parents of preterm and term-born infants will complete standardised questionnaires related to symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress at regular intervals from the first week of their child's birth until their child's second birthday. The parent-child relationship will be assessed at one and two years' corrected age. DISCUSSION Detailing the trajectory of infant neurobehaviour and parental psychological distress following very preterm birth is important not only to identify infants most at risk, further understand the parental experience and highlight potential times for intervention for the infant and/or parent, but also to gain insight into the effect this has on parent-child interaction and child development.
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- Alicia J Spittle
- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Level 7, Building 104, 161 Barry Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia
- Neonatal Services, Royal Women's Hospital, 7th Floor, Cnr Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Neonatal Services, Royal Women's Hospital, 7th Floor, Cnr Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 7th Floor, Cnr Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, 12th Floor, Redmond Barry Building, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 7th Floor, Cnr Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Level 7, Building 104, 161 Barry Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Language and Literacy Group, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 5th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Neonatal Services, Royal Women's Hospital, 7th Floor, Cnr Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 7th Floor, Cnr Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Victorian Infant Brain Studies, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, 4th Floor, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 7th Floor, Cnr Grattan Street and Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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Management of the infant in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) focuses on stabilization and survival but sometimes death is an inevitable outcome. Dying neonates deserve a good death. It is unknown whether we are providing neonates with a good death. This article introduces a framework describing components needed for a good death in the NICU. Initially based on an adult model, this new framework incorporates appropriate components of Emanuel and Emanuel's framework ( 1998 ) and puts them into a context applicable to neonates. The proposed concepts and relationships will require future testing and revision as indicated by the evidence.
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- Christine A. Fortney
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio, 1013 Vernon Road, Bexley, Ohio 43209, (614) 231-8985 (home), (614) 302-2490 (cell),
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Misund AR, Nerdrum P, Bråten S, Pripp AH, Diseth TH. Long-term risk of mental health problems in women experiencing preterm birth: a longitudinal study of 29 mothers. Ann Gen Psychiatry 2013; 12:33. [PMID: 24176131 PMCID: PMC4175092 DOI: 10.1186/1744-859x-12-33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2013] [Accepted: 10/23/2013] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies have reported significantly higher stress levels, both short and long terms, among mothers giving preterm birth compared with mothers giving birth at term. Stress, however, is a psychological phenomenon that may present as anxiety, depression and/or trauma reactions. In this study, the long-term mental health outcomes and the prevalence of anxiety, depression and trauma reactions in women experiencing preterm birth were explored. Interactional, main effect variables and predictors were identified. METHODS Twenty-nine mothers of 35 premature children born before the 33rd week of pregnancy were assessed within 2 weeks postpartum (T0), 2 weeks after hospitalization (T1), 6 months post-term (T2), and 18 months post-term (T3). The standardized psychometric methods Impact of Event Scale (IES), General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-X1) assessed the maternal mental health outcomes. RESULTS The maternal mental health problems except state anxiety decreased from T0 to T1, but remained high and stable at T3. The prevalence of posttraumatic stress reactions (PTSR) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at T0 and T3 was 52% and 23%, respectively. We identified the time period between T0 and T1 to have a significant main effect on mental health outcomes. The predictors of higher levels of mental health problems were preeclampsia, previous psychological treatment, age, trait anxiety and infant's postnatal intraventricular haemorrhage. Bleeding in pregnancy predicted lower levels of mental health problems. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of maternal mental health problems remained high, emphasizing the importance of effective interventions.
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- Aud R Misund
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University College of Oslo and Akershus, HIOA, P,O, Box 4, St, Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway.
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Bener A. Psychological distress among postpartum mothers of preterm infants and associated factors: a neglected public health problem. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2013; 35:231-6. [DOI: 10.1590/1516-4446-2012-0821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2012] [Accepted: 05/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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- Abdulbari Bener
- Weill Cornell Medical College, Qatar; The University of Manchester, UK
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Brown LF, Pickler R. A guided feeding intervention for mothers of preterm infants: two case studies. J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2013; 18:98-108. [PMID: 23560581 DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2012] [Accepted: 12/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine how mothers of preterm infants perceive the feasibility and acceptability of a guided feeding intervention. DESIGN AND METHODS In this multiple case study design, feasibility was assessed by retention of participants through all intervention sessions. Acceptability was assessed with a semi-structured interview. RESULTS Participants found the intervention useful for demonstrating and explaining behaviors that facilitate feeding, and helpful in dispelling previous, erroneous understandings about infant behaviors. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The results are encouraging. The intervention was found to be both feasible and acceptable. The effectiveness of this intervention needs to be assessed in a randomized controlled trial.
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- Lisa F Brown
- School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
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Rogers CE, Kidokoro H, Wallendorf M, Inder TE. Identifying mothers of very preterm infants at-risk for postpartum depression and anxiety before discharge. J Perinatol 2013; 33:171-6. [PMID: 22678144 PMCID: PMC3584234 DOI: 10.1038/jp.2012.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated whether particular demographics, maternal psychosocial and infant factors identified mothers of very preterm infants at risk for postpartum depression or anxiety at the time of discharge from a level III urban Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). STUDY DESIGN A racially diverse cohort of mothers (N=73) of preterm infants (gestational age <30 weeks) completed a comprehensive questionnaire at discharge from the NICU assessing postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosocial and demographic factors. Additionally, infants underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging before discharge. RESULT Twenty percent of mothers had clinically significant levels of depression whereas 43% had moderate to severe anxiety. Being married (P<0.01), parental role alteration (P<0.01) and prolonged ventilation (P<0.05) were associated with increased depressive symptoms. No psychosocial, demographics or infant factors, including severity of brain injury, were associated with state anxiety levels. CONCLUSION Maternal factors, such as marital status, stress from parental role alteration and infant factors, such as prolonged ventilation, are associated with increased depression. However, clinically significant levels of anxiety are common in mothers of very preterm infants with few identifiable risk factors. These findings support the need for universal screening within the NICU.
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